automation

  • 5 Fast Fixes to Save Time, Fuel, and Stress on Your Farm This Season

    By: FarmTech Engineer – Remote Tech Solutions for Local Farms Running Smarter, Not Harder Farming in Heidelberg or anywhere along the Garden Route means dealing with long days, unpredictable weather, and machines that don’t always behave. I’ve worked in industrial plants, on ships, and inside rural workshops — and I know what it takes to…

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  • Farm Workshop Upgrades Using CNC and 3D Printing: A Garden Route Perspective

    In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, integrating CNC machining and 3D printing into farm workshops has become increasingly beneficial. These technologies offer precision, efficiency, and customization, making them invaluable tools for modern farmers. Custom 3D Design and Manufacturing Services Recognizing the unique needs of each farming operation, I offer bespoke 3D design and manufacturing services…

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  • Why Local Farmers Are Switching to Smart Irrigation Systems: Garden Route Success Stories

    April 22, 2025 Introduction Across the Western Cape’s Garden Route, we’re leading a quiet revolution in how farmers approach water management. With increasing pressure from unpredictable rainfall patterns, rising electricity costs, and water restrictions, forward-thinking agricultural operations from Heidelberg to Plettenberg Bay are embracing our smart irrigation technology—and the results are compelling. This shift isn’t…

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  • Top 5 Ways to Automate Your Farm in the Western Cape

    By FarmTech Engineer – Remote Tech Solutions for Local Farmers Why Farm Automation Matters More Than Ever Farming in the Western Cape comes with its fair share of challenges — from rising fuel prices and labour shortages to long working days and unreliable infrastructure. Every hour and every litre of diesel counts. But automation doesn’t…

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